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we put their points to bbc news. this is what they told us: 0ne of the big debates of the week was over the comments made by football manager david moyes, in a post—match interview with bbc sports reporter vicki sparkes. does it put any extra pressure on you as a manager when you know the owner is in the stands, watching? no, not at all. that's brilliant, thank you. but then came this. watch yourself, getting a bit naughty at the end there. you still might get a slap, even though you are a woman. careful next time you come in. david moyes apologised for those comments, which were widely condemned and are being investigated by the fa. but some news critics thought this was a storm in a teacup, being hyped up by bbc news. now, who decides what constitutes impartiality, balance and accuracy in bbc news reports? and passesjudgments on when there's values on when those values have been infringed ? here on news watch, we don't have that authority although we are always keen to view your views. up until this week it has b
we put their points to bbc news. this is what they told us: 0ne of the big debates of the week was over the comments made by football manager david moyes, in a post—match interview with bbc sports reporter vicki sparkes. does it put any extra pressure on you as a manager when you know the owner is in the stands, watching? no, not at all. that's brilliant, thank you. but then came this. watch yourself, getting a bit naughty at the end there. you still might get a slap, even though you are a...
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we put that complaint to bbc news, who told us... "with her tweet, laura kuenssberg was simply making the point that because of the conflicting positions on trident within the labour party, the conservatives have made a conscious decision not to engage on the issue at that time." do let us know your thoughts on the use of social media by bbc news, any aspect of the bbc‘s election coverage, or, indeed, anything that concerns you or delights you which you see on news bulletins, programmes or online. stay tuned for details of how to get in touch with us. now, of course, the battle for seats in westminster is not the only election around at the moment. on monday, lucy williamson reported from paris following the first round of voting for france's new president. two years ago, he was a new face in politics. in two weeks, he could be the new president of france. last night, emmanuel macron arrived for his victory speech with his wife, brigitte. 2a years older than him, she was once his drama teacher. but one comment made there, and not i
we put that complaint to bbc news, who told us... "with her tweet, laura kuenssberg was simply making the point that because of the conflicting positions on trident within the labour party, the conservatives have made a conscious decision not to engage on the issue at that time." do let us know your thoughts on the use of social media by bbc news, any aspect of the bbc‘s election coverage, or, indeed, anything that concerns you or delights you which you see on news bulletins,...
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bbc, which is always the case, you start with the bbc. if you want to escalate it, up until the end of march, you go to the bbc trust. now you go to ofcom. the question is, in practice is it going to make that much difference? the bbc trust despite the name, in my view at least, was a pretty independent body. and i think it was actually pretty good at looking after the complainants who felt they had not had justice from the bbc itself. the problem was that p perception was that this was just once again the bbc, so there will be a sense, i think on those kinds of grounds around impartiality in particular. and briefly... the independent regulator is looking after it. briefly, they are bringing in some changes. i think there is more news going to happen on radio 2 which obviously doesn't affect newswatch but now practical changes in what's required in news provision, is that right? there's a different issue about what they are going to be, the bbc is going to be required to do, which will be set by ofcoms, required to do, which will be set b
bbc, which is always the case, you start with the bbc. if you want to escalate it, up until the end of march, you go to the bbc trust. now you go to ofcom. the question is, in practice is it going to make that much difference? the bbc trust despite the name, in my view at least, was a pretty independent body. and i think it was actually pretty good at looking after the complainants who felt they had not had justice from the bbc itself. the problem was that p perception was that this was just...
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the bbc. if you want to escalate it, up until the end of march, you go to the bbc trust. now you go to ofcom. the question is, in practice is it going to make that much difference? the bbc trust despite the name, in my view at least, was a pretty independent body. and i think it was actually pretty good at looking after the complainants who felt they had not had justice from the bbc itself. the problem was that p perception was that this was just once again the bbc, so there will be a sense, i think on those kinds of grounds around impartiality in particular. and briefly... the independent regulator is looking after it. briefly, they are bringing in some changes. i think there is more news going to happen on radio 2 which obviously doesn't affect newswatch but now practical changes in what's required in news provision, is that right? there's a different issue about what they are going to be, the bbc is going to be required to do, which will be set by ofcoms, which is different from the complai
the bbc. if you want to escalate it, up until the end of march, you go to the bbc trust. now you go to ofcom. the question is, in practice is it going to make that much difference? the bbc trust despite the name, in my view at least, was a pretty independent body. and i think it was actually pretty good at looking after the complainants who felt they had not had justice from the bbc itself. the problem was that p perception was that this was just once again the bbc, so there will be a sense, i...
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if you want to share your opinion on bbc news, call us on 0370 010 6676. 0r e—mail us at newswatch@bbc. co. uk. you can find us on twitter, and do have a look at our website for previous discussions. that's all from us. we'll be back to hear your thoughts about bbc news coverage again next week. goodbye. hello this is breakfast, with charlie stayt and sally nugent. anger over gibraltar‘s role in the coming brexit negotiations. spain says it wants a separate deal on its future. foreign secretary, boris johnson, says the uk will be rock—like in its support of the territory. good morning, it's saturday 1st april; also ahead: minimum pay for workers aged 25 and over goes up from today; the government says around 2 million people will benefit. scotland increases the number of ivf cycles available to couples where the woman is under a0. in sport, johanna konta prepares to face caroline wozniacki in the final of the miami 0pen, chasing her third wta title
if you want to share your opinion on bbc news, call us on 0370 010 6676. 0r e—mail us at newswatch@bbc. co. uk. you can find us on twitter, and do have a look at our website for previous discussions. that's all from us. we'll be back to hear your thoughts about bbc news coverage again next week. goodbye. hello this is breakfast, with charlie stayt and sally nugent. anger over gibraltar‘s role in the coming brexit negotiations. spain says it wants a separate deal on its future. foreign...
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if you want to share your opinion on bbc news, call us on 0370 010 6676. 0r e—mail us at newswatch@bbc. co. uk. you can find us on twitter, and do have a look at our website for previous discussions. that's all from us. we'll be back to hear your thoughts about bbc news coverage again next week. goodbye. hello. this past week has seen some really varied weather across the uk, but this weekend we'll even out the differences. we're all pretty much in the same boat for saturday, in that there will be a fair amount of showers around, some of those quite heavy. quite a chilly night to come on saturday night. then the vast majority will have a fine and dry sunday, with some sunny spells around. this is what the start of saturday looks like for early risers. looks pretty wet across north—west england. it will take much of the morning before that begins to ease. already through western parts of the uk the showers are getting going, so out and about through parts of south—west england. this is the picture at 9am in wales. increasingly so into parts of the midlands as well, dotted about are
if you want to share your opinion on bbc news, call us on 0370 010 6676. 0r e—mail us at newswatch@bbc. co. uk. you can find us on twitter, and do have a look at our website for previous discussions. that's all from us. we'll be back to hear your thoughts about bbc news coverage again next week. goodbye. hello. this past week has seen some really varied weather across the uk, but this weekend we'll even out the differences. we're all pretty much in the same boat for saturday, in that there...
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greg dawson, bbc news. here, the prime minister has told the people of gibraltar that it will never be allowed to slip from british control against its will. they aimed at reassuring the area of its future after brexit. theresa may said it was steadfast in its commitment. there was a suggestion which spain which claim to sovereignty over gibraltar will have a say. around 30,000 people live there. most spaniards coming to the territory to work after its overwhelming vote to remain in the eu in lusty‘s referendum. —— last year ‘s. distinct and disputed. the rock's relationship with it neighbour has always been fractious. but spain is emboldened by brexit. cue defiance from this very gibraltarian and british cabbie. you can close the border down, you can starve us economically. at the end of the day, who ever remains here in gibraltar, there is only one person, one gibraltarian, gibraltar will still be british and gibraltarian under that one gibraltarian. that's all that counts, that's all that matters
greg dawson, bbc news. here, the prime minister has told the people of gibraltar that it will never be allowed to slip from british control against its will. they aimed at reassuring the area of its future after brexit. theresa may said it was steadfast in its commitment. there was a suggestion which spain which claim to sovereignty over gibraltar will have a say. around 30,000 people live there. most spaniards coming to the territory to work after its overwhelming vote to remain in the eu in...
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>> this is "bbc world news america." funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation, newman's own foundation, giving all profits from newman's own to charity and pursuing the common good, kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs, and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here in aruba. families, couples, and friends can all find their escape on the island with warm, sunny days, cooling trade winds, and the crystal blue caribbean sea. nonstop flights are available from most major airports. more information for your vacation planning is available at aruba.com. >> and now, "bbc world news." tim: this is "bbc world news america." reporting from washington, i am tim willcox. "we are tougher than you think" -- north korea told the bbc it will carry on testing its missiles. the u.s. vice president says all options are on the table. the debate is over. turkey's president br
>> this is "bbc world news america." funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation, newman's own foundation, giving all profits from newman's own to charity and pursuing the common good, kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs, and aruba tourism authority. >> planning a vacation escape that is relaxing, inviting, and exciting is a lot easier than you think. you can find it here in aruba. families, couples, and friends...
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bbc news. don't forget you can get in touch with me and most of the team on twitter, i'm@tomdonkinbbc stay with us on bbc news, still to come: rolling out the white blanket. the ski resort‘s latest weapon in the battle against rising temperatures. here in the uk, disagreements over tax policy have deepened as leading politicians hit the 2017 general election trail on the first weekend of the campaign. the british prime minister, theresa may, refused to say whether she would raise income tax, vat or national insurance. meanwhile, the labour leader jeremy corbyn promised if he wins onjune eighth the tax burden will fall on those with the broadest shoulders. here's our political correspondent ben wright. get ready for the knock at your door. today, the prime minister took her campaign message to dudley, and one voter may have spoken for many. i couldn't understand why you called an election with three years to go. i think we need... ineed... i want a stronger negotiating hand, the strongest poss
bbc news. don't forget you can get in touch with me and most of the team on twitter, i'm@tomdonkinbbc stay with us on bbc news, still to come: rolling out the white blanket. the ski resort‘s latest weapon in the battle against rising temperatures. here in the uk, disagreements over tax policy have deepened as leading politicians hit the 2017 general election trail on the first weekend of the campaign. the british prime minister, theresa may, refused to say whether she would raise income tax,...
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greg dawson, bbc news. stay with us on bbc news, still to come: tributes are paid to darcus howe, who's died aged 7a after a lifetime campaigning for civil rights. the accident that happened here was of the sort that can at worst produce a meltdown. in this case the precautions worked, but they didn't work quite well enough to prevent some old fears about the safety features of these stations from resurfacing. the republic of ireland has become the first country in the world to ban smoking in the workplace. from today, anyone lighting up in offices, businesses, pubs and restaurants will face a heavy fine. the president was on his way out of the washington hilton hotel, where he had been addressing a trade union conference. the small crowd outside included his assailant. it has become a symbol of paris. 100 years ago, many parisians wished it had never been built. the eiffel tower's birthday is being marked by a re—enactment of the first ascent by gustave eiffel. this is bbc news. i'm tom donkin. the lates
greg dawson, bbc news. stay with us on bbc news, still to come: tributes are paid to darcus howe, who's died aged 7a after a lifetime campaigning for civil rights. the accident that happened here was of the sort that can at worst produce a meltdown. in this case the precautions worked, but they didn't work quite well enough to prevent some old fears about the safety features of these stations from resurfacing. the republic of ireland has become the first country in the world to ban smoking in...
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this is bbc news. an first television —— president assad hasjust been giving his first television interview since the us attack on the syrian air strike. we can bring now. no one investigated what happened that day at that moment. as an the control of the armour front, a branch of al-qaeda.
this is bbc news. an first television —— president assad hasjust been giving his first television interview since the us attack on the syrian air strike. we can bring now. no one investigated what happened that day at that moment. as an the control of the armour front, a branch of al-qaeda.
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nicky fox, bbc news. the manager of sunderland football club, david moyes, says he deeply regrets threatening to "slap" a female reporter in a post—match interview. the comment was made to bbc 5live's vicki sparks after a game last month. both the club and the bbc say the matter has been resolved, but there have been calls for the football association to take action. here's our sports news correspondent, richard conway. it was a routine post match question and answer following sunderland's draw against burnley. and the owner, ellis short, was here today. does it put any extra pressure on you as a manager when you know the owner is in the stands watching on? no, none at all. that's brilliant. thank you very much. but then came this. just getting a wee bit naughty at the end there, so, just watch yourself. you still might get a slap, even though you're a woman. careful the next time you come in. today, david moyes apologised, having already said sorry to the bbc‘s reporter vicki sparks, who did not make
nicky fox, bbc news. the manager of sunderland football club, david moyes, says he deeply regrets threatening to "slap" a female reporter in a post—match interview. the comment was made to bbc 5live's vicki sparks after a game last month. both the club and the bbc say the matter has been resolved, but there have been calls for the football association to take action. here's our sports news correspondent, richard conway. it was a routine post match question and answer following...
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ben wright, bbc news. stay with us on bbc news. still to come — rolling out the white blanket — the latest weapon in the battle against a warmer world. the stars and stripes at half—mast outside columbine high. the school sealed off, the bodies of the dead still inside. i never thought they would actually go through with it. some places have already had nearly as much rain as they would normally expect in an entire year. for millions of americans, the death of richard nixon in a new york hospital has meant conflicting emotions. a national day of mourning next wednesday sitting somehow uneasily with the abiding memories of the shame of watergate. and lift—off of the space shuttle discovery with the hubble space telescope, our window on the universe. this is bbc news. i'm tom donkin. the latest headlines: a huge security operation is under way in france with tens of thousands of police and soldiers on duty for the presidential election. a day of mourning has been declared in afghanistan after the deadly attack on an army base
ben wright, bbc news. stay with us on bbc news. still to come — rolling out the white blanket — the latest weapon in the battle against a warmer world. the stars and stripes at half—mast outside columbine high. the school sealed off, the bodies of the dead still inside. i never thought they would actually go through with it. some places have already had nearly as much rain as they would normally expect in an entire year. for millions of americans, the death of richard nixon in a new york...
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joe wilson, bbc news. scientists have found a way of halting dementia and parkinson's disease in mice. the drugs used are already given to patients for other conditions including depression. as our medical correspondent fergus walsh reports, the next step is to begin trials on humans. this research mouse has a degenerative brain disease which is destroying its coordination. look how it drags its rear legs. the second mouse has the same condition but has been treated with a drug that has kept it healthy. the lead scientist says patient trials could begin in the year with the aim of halting alzheimer's and parkinson's disease in humans. halting is an incredibly important goal here because i do dementia clinics and if ican because i do dementia clinics and if i can hold disease when people come to see me, then you could maintain a meaningful quality of life, independence and freedom from institutionalisation, which would be an extraordinary achievement. so we are not talking about a cure for dementia, but dru
joe wilson, bbc news. scientists have found a way of halting dementia and parkinson's disease in mice. the drugs used are already given to patients for other conditions including depression. as our medical correspondent fergus walsh reports, the next step is to begin trials on humans. this research mouse has a degenerative brain disease which is destroying its coordination. look how it drags its rear legs. the second mouse has the same condition but has been treated with a drug that has kept it...
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helena lee, bbc news. if she were here she would be the last of the victorians, i don't know the italian equivalent. let's have a look at the weather now. phil, happy easter. i don't think it is as bright as it was earlier, it's much more like this through my window and like this through the northern half of the british isles, quite grim, and it has been this lovely in the south, that is greenwich, we've seen weather watcher pictures from east anglia, glorious pictures to start the day although a wet start in northern ireland and that rain is spreading further north and east. tumbling in this south—easterly direction towards east anglia probably shy of the south west of england, and the south west not seeing as much as it needs, given how dry it has been and will be a cold night for the wintry showers, speckling of showers further south and that is the day for you on easter monday, sun is both an showers, this feature coming through scotla nd showers, this feature coming through scotland introducing much
helena lee, bbc news. if she were here she would be the last of the victorians, i don't know the italian equivalent. let's have a look at the weather now. phil, happy easter. i don't think it is as bright as it was earlier, it's much more like this through my window and like this through the northern half of the british isles, quite grim, and it has been this lovely in the south, that is greenwich, we've seen weather watcher pictures from east anglia, glorious pictures to start the day although...
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this is bbc news. i'm nicholas owen. the headlines at 10pm. the foreign secretary borisjohnson has called off a visit to moscow, saying the chemical weapons attack in syria changed the situation ‘fundamentally‘. two people have died and 33 others were rescued after a fire at a care home in hertfordshire. and broadcasters penny smith and charlie wolf will be here to help me review the morning papers. good evening and welcome to bbc news. the sunday telegraph says that russia will be told to pull troops out of syria under a uk— us plan. hello, good evening. the foreign secretary, borisjohnson, has pulled out of a planned visit to moscow next week in the wake of the chemical weapons attack in syria earlier this week. in a statement, mrjohnson said he deplored russia's continued defence of the assad regime. earlier, i spoke to ian bremmer, the founder of the eurasia group, a global political risk consultancy. he said us—russian relations are at their lowest point since the early 1980s. when trump b
this is bbc news. i'm nicholas owen. the headlines at 10pm. the foreign secretary borisjohnson has called off a visit to moscow, saying the chemical weapons attack in syria changed the situation ‘fundamentally‘. two people have died and 33 others were rescued after a fire at a care home in hertfordshire. and broadcasters penny smith and charlie wolf will be here to help me review the morning papers. good evening and welcome to bbc news. the sunday telegraph says that russia will be told to...
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dan roan, bbc news, sheffield. the olympic cycling champions jason and laura kenny have been to buckingham palace to receive their cbes. jason's won six 0lympic titles while laura's won four. they've both been named in the latest great britain cycling squad in preparation for the toyko olympics in 2020. earlier this year, laura kenny announced she was pregnant with their first child. time for a look at the weather, here's jay wynne. thank you. good evening a mix bag through the day today. there was sunshine to be had, but sharp showers, and thunder, some rain, sleet and significant snow in the highlands of scotland. it's lying on the ground there. some of us started ona the ground there. some of us started on a bright note, it was chilly. shower clouds developed and have been spreading south through the day on that cold northerly wind. another cold night ahead of us. there will bea cold night ahead of us. there will be a frost, once again. we are not done with the wintry showers just yet. there will be showers to m
dan roan, bbc news, sheffield. the olympic cycling champions jason and laura kenny have been to buckingham palace to receive their cbes. jason's won six 0lympic titles while laura's won four. they've both been named in the latest great britain cycling squad in preparation for the toyko olympics in 2020. earlier this year, laura kenny announced she was pregnant with their first child. time for a look at the weather, here's jay wynne. thank you. good evening a mix bag through the day today. there...
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this is bbc news. i'm lukwesa burak. the headlines at six: the us defends its decision to drop a huge bomb on islamic state militants in afghanistan — 36 militants are thought to have been killed. this was the right weapon against the right target. we will not relent in our mission to fight alongside our afghan comrades to destroy isis in 2017. china warns that tension over north korea is so high — conflict could break out at any moment. a british tourist in her early 20s is stabbed to death on a crowded tram injerusalem. also in the next hour — funding fears for schools in england. teaching unions warn of cuts to budgets and a shortage of english and maths specialists. security's improved at the online booking site air bnb, after a bbc investigation finds scammers burgling homes. good evening, and welcome to bbc news. the afghan government says 36 militants from the so called islamic state group were killed when the united states dropped one of its biggest non—nuclear bombs in the eastern province of naanggarhar
this is bbc news. i'm lukwesa burak. the headlines at six: the us defends its decision to drop a huge bomb on islamic state militants in afghanistan — 36 militants are thought to have been killed. this was the right weapon against the right target. we will not relent in our mission to fight alongside our afghan comrades to destroy isis in 2017. china warns that tension over north korea is so high — conflict could break out at any moment. a british tourist in her early 20s is stabbed to...
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carrie gracie, bbc news. this is newsday on the bbc. still to come on the programme: generations apart — chinese—american family tells us what they think of donald trump, as the two countries leaders go face to face for the first time. 55 years of hatred and rage, as theyjump up on the statue. this funeral became a massive demonstration of black power, the power to influence. today is about the promise of a bright future, a day when we hope a line can be drawn under the bloody past. i think that picasso's works were beautiful, they were intelligent, and it's a sad loss to everybody who loves art. this is newsday on the bbc. i'm sharanjit leyl in singapore. i'm kasia madera in london. our top stories: china's president has arrived in florida and held his first meeting with donald trump. the americans have previously said they want china to use its influence to curtail north korea's missile programme. the basque separatist movement, eta, says it plans to unilaterally disarm on saturday, formally ending decades of conflict against the
carrie gracie, bbc news. this is newsday on the bbc. still to come on the programme: generations apart — chinese—american family tells us what they think of donald trump, as the two countries leaders go face to face for the first time. 55 years of hatred and rage, as theyjump up on the statue. this funeral became a massive demonstration of black power, the power to influence. today is about the promise of a bright future, a day when we hope a line can be drawn under the bloody past. i think...
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greg dawson, bbc news. in other news: former president george hw bush has been taken to hospital with a mild case of pneumonia. quote from a hospital spokesman, he "is going to be fine." he is 92, he was in hospital for more than two weeks earlier this year, with the same illness. george bush senior is the oldest living former us president. french prosecutors say two islamist militants arrested during an anti—terror operation in marseille on tuesday had an arsenal of weapons including an uzi submachine gun and explosives which were ready to use. police believe the men were planning an attack ahead of the presidential election on sunday. an indian business tycoon wanted in his home country overfraud allegations has been bailed after appearing in court in london. vijay mallya is accused of having debts of more than a billion dollars when he arrived in britain from india, around a year ago. he denies any wrongdoing. scientists in the united states say frog slime could provide a new way to prevent the flu. th
greg dawson, bbc news. in other news: former president george hw bush has been taken to hospital with a mild case of pneumonia. quote from a hospital spokesman, he "is going to be fine." he is 92, he was in hospital for more than two weeks earlier this year, with the same illness. george bush senior is the oldest living former us president. french prosecutors say two islamist militants arrested during an anti—terror operation in marseille on tuesday had an arsenal of weapons...
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stay with bbc world news. and the top story here in the uk: relatives of those killed in the westminster terror attack havejoined members of the royal family at a "service of hope" at westminster abbey. emergency services staff were among the 2,000—strong multi—faith congregation. now on bbc news, all the latest business news live from singapore. economics or six. we count down to the highly anticipated meeting between donald trump and xi jinpingpolitics. and find out why it is good for homeowners that there is a housing crackdown in india. good morning, asia. hello, world. this is asia business report. thank you for joining us. it's a thursday. the top story. the much anticipated meeting between the leaders of the world's two largest economies. they are of course us president donald trump and the host, his chinese counterpart, xijinping. they have the host, his chinese counterpart, xi jinping. they have lots to talk about the pitch trade and security issues will be high on the agenda. will that meeting be
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you're watching bbc news, i'm olly foster at the bbc sport centre. zlatan saves the day on his return to the side, but it's another old trafford draw for manchester united. sunderland say they still support their manager after he threatened to slap a reporter, but another defeat won't have strengthened his position. and heather watson isn't exactly making a smashing defence of her title in monterray. good evening. there were four matches in the premier league this evening and if you had to bet on one of them ending in a draw it would probably be manchester united against everton. it was 1—1 this evening, united's ninth draw at home this season and they had to wait for the last few seconds of the match to earn their point as well. tim hague reports. april is a month to make or break his season. nine games in total, and this they really needed to win. just as well under the old trafford lights, jose mourinho could call zlata n lights, jose mourinho could call zlatan ibrahimovic after suspension and he had a chance spoiled by a block. but everton had
you're watching bbc news, i'm olly foster at the bbc sport centre. zlatan saves the day on his return to the side, but it's another old trafford draw for manchester united. sunderland say they still support their manager after he threatened to slap a reporter, but another defeat won't have strengthened his position. and heather watson isn't exactly making a smashing defence of her title in monterray. good evening. there were four matches in the premier league this evening and if you had to bet...
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danny savage, bbc news, chorley. this is outside source live from the bbc newsroom. our lead story is: an explosion on a metro train in st petersburg has killed ten people and injured dozens more. the russian prime minister has called it a terrorist act. a bbc crew has seen first hand, so—called islamic state fighters using civilians as human shields. it happened in the iraqi city of mosul. for months, coalition forces have been trying to retake the city. this shows what territory so—called is now control. as you can see fully surrounded. a key part of the battle is in the sky. helicopter gun ships are being increasingly used but many are critical of the tactic saying its caused civilian casualties to go up. bbc persian's nafiseh khonavard and producerjoe inwood were given exclusive access to iraqi helicopter pilots flying over mosul‘s front line. here's their report. far below, a city that was once home to two million people. we are flying with the helicopters of the iraqi army as they fight the so—called islamic state. we are now over old mosul, where the b
danny savage, bbc news, chorley. this is outside source live from the bbc newsroom. our lead story is: an explosion on a metro train in st petersburg has killed ten people and injured dozens more. the russian prime minister has called it a terrorist act. a bbc crew has seen first hand, so—called islamic state fighters using civilians as human shields. it happened in the iraqi city of mosul. for months, coalition forces have been trying to retake the city. this shows what territory so—called...
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alex forsyth, bbc news. customers of the energy company edf are facing another price rise — the second in just four months. the company's standard variable price for electricity will increase by 9%, and gas will go up by 5.5%. the energy regulator has described the hike as "difficult to justify". it follows price rises by other leading energy companies. leicester city's european dream continues this evening, as they take on athletico madrid in the first leg of the champions league quarterfinals. after their fairytale win in the premiership last year, leicester have had a difficult season, which saw them slide down the table — but it seems their fortunes may have turned. joe wilson is in madrid this evening. it is hot, it is madrid, it's the champions league quarterfinal — and it's leicester city. now, honestly, where will this ever end? sadly the pleasant scenes of fans enjoying the sun were far from the full story. leicester city have officially complained about the behaviour of the police here. some
alex forsyth, bbc news. customers of the energy company edf are facing another price rise — the second in just four months. the company's standard variable price for electricity will increase by 9%, and gas will go up by 5.5%. the energy regulator has described the hike as "difficult to justify". it follows price rises by other leading energy companies. leicester city's european dream continues this evening, as they take on athletico madrid in the first leg of the champions league...
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this is bbc news. i'm clive myrie. the headlines at 11:00: an explosion on the metro in st petersburg has killed at least ten people and injured dozens of others. president putin has laid flowers near the scene of the blast as officials announce three days of mourning for the victims. translation: it was a huge bang, it was deafening. i was sitting next to a metal railing and i think it's saved my life. seven people have been charged in connection with an attack on a teenage asylum—seeker in south london, who was badly beaten. theresa may has laughed off suggestions of a military conflict between the uk and spain over gibraltar. and on usenet, an exclusive interview with somebody who was on the caa
this is bbc news. i'm clive myrie. the headlines at 11:00: an explosion on the metro in st petersburg has killed at least ten people and injured dozens of others. president putin has laid flowers near the scene of the blast as officials announce three days of mourning for the victims. translation: it was a huge bang, it was deafening. i was sitting next to a metal railing and i think it's saved my life. seven people have been charged in connection with an attack on a teenage asylum—seeker in...
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richard lister, bbc news. our other top story — police in pakistan say at least 20 people have been killed by the custodian of a sufi shrine close to the pakistani city of sargodha in the province of punjab. the victims are said to have been his spiritual disciples. secunder kermani reports from islamabad. a place of worship turns to a scene of horror. followers of a local saint were reportedly drugged, then beaten to death at this shrine. 20 bodies were brought to hospital late last night, after four people managed to escape and raised the alarm. the killer is believed to be this man, abdul waheed, the custodian of the shrine, arrested by police along with two alleged compasses. translation: the three accused, who are under arrest, invited the disciples to the shrine. as they kept arriving, they were torturing and murdering them. in islamabad, mourners gathered to pay their respects at the home of one of the victims, asif bid ali. the shrine where this attack happened was dedicated to asif‘s father. the s
richard lister, bbc news. our other top story — police in pakistan say at least 20 people have been killed by the custodian of a sufi shrine close to the pakistani city of sargodha in the province of punjab. the victims are said to have been his spiritual disciples. secunder kermani reports from islamabad. a place of worship turns to a scene of horror. followers of a local saint were reportedly drugged, then beaten to death at this shrine. 20 bodies were brought to hospital late last night,...
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carrie gracie, bbc news. now, matthias civilina rides his bike for good reasons and also writes poetry, he has combined into a job writes poetry, he has combined into ajob and is writes poetry, he has combined into a job and is travelling the us writing dreams for customers and delivering them directly to their door. the bbc caught up with him in richmond virginia. this is the one thing i am good at. i have a very limited skills at which involves writing repetitive brief surrealist narratives and biking for long distances. 0ne brief surrealist narratives and biking for long distances. one of the nice things about writing dreams is that the tropes that would seem awful in writing realist narrative are fine. so, then suddenly at penguin walk singh to the room, you know, it is in a jack region novel not going to work. but in a dream text perfectly acceptable —— jack reacher. penguins are allowed to walk into your room at any point in a dream. so, this past month i had 47 subscribers and my intention every mo
carrie gracie, bbc news. now, matthias civilina rides his bike for good reasons and also writes poetry, he has combined into a job writes poetry, he has combined into ajob and is writes poetry, he has combined into a job and is travelling the us writing dreams for customers and delivering them directly to their door. the bbc caught up with him in richmond virginia. this is the one thing i am good at. i have a very limited skills at which involves writing repetitive brief surrealist narratives...
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richard lister, bbc news. eight people are being questioned by police after an attack on a 17—year—old asylum seeker at a bus stop in south london. the teenager, who's kurdish iranian, remains seriously ill in hospital after being subjected to what police called a ‘savage‘ attack. simonjones reports. he was waiting for a bus on friday night but the 17—year—old, a kurdish iranian, was approached by a group of eight people, according to the police. they asked where he was from. he said he was an asylum seeker. at that point, the police say, the group started chasing the 17—year—old, who was with a couple of friends, away from the bus stop, down this street and around the corner, where the attack took place. he suffered several blows to the head. kana varathan heard the screams. normally, the friday night, they are always making noise. then it sounded really funny. then looking out the window, the group of people beating one person. some people tried to intervene, others dialled 999. the police ar
richard lister, bbc news. eight people are being questioned by police after an attack on a 17—year—old asylum seeker at a bus stop in south london. the teenager, who's kurdish iranian, remains seriously ill in hospital after being subjected to what police called a ‘savage‘ attack. simonjones reports. he was waiting for a bus on friday night but the 17—year—old, a kurdish iranian, was approached by a group of eight people, according to the police. they asked where he was from. he...
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this is bbc news. the headlines at apm. jeremy corbyn and theresa may clash over tax as they hit the campaign trail — amid speculation it could rise after the election. they will have a choice between a conservative party which always has been, is and will continue to be a party that believes in lower taxes, in keeping taxes down for ordinary working people. what the tories are doing is handing £70 billion back in taxes to big business and coroporations. we won't do that. we will instead reverse those tax cuts. —— corporations. 50—thousand police officers are deployed across france, as security is tightened ahead of the first round of voting in the country's presidential election. a national day of mourning is declared in afghanistan after more than 100 afghan soldiers are killed 01’ than 100 afghan soldiers are killed or wounded in one of the worst attacks on an army base in the country. also in the next hour, phasing out coal by 2025. for the first time in more than 100 years, britain has gone a whole working d
this is bbc news. the headlines at apm. jeremy corbyn and theresa may clash over tax as they hit the campaign trail — amid speculation it could rise after the election. they will have a choice between a conservative party which always has been, is and will continue to be a party that believes in lower taxes, in keeping taxes down for ordinary working people. what the tories are doing is handing £70 billion back in taxes to big business and coroporations. we won't do that. we will instead...
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jon sopel, bbc news, washington. tim: you are watching "bbc world news america." in other stories, united airlines has apologized for the horrific removal of a passenger from a flight on sunday. says he was disturbed by the incident, an online video showing the asian man being dragged off the airplane, screaming. explosion nearan the football club, injuring one of the players. the bus was on its way to the champion league match with monaco. the game has been postponed for 24 hours. german police say three explosions smashed the bus windows. a failed asylum speaker accused of the truck attack in sweden appeared in court in handcuffs. his defense lawyer says he admitted to hijacking the lorry and crashing it into the department store, which killed four people. judges will now decide the next stage of his detention. you are watching bbc "world news america." still to come, three years on krom the abduction of the chibo schoolgirls, kidnapping still exists in nigeria. we investigate why. the japanese multinational toshiba has warned that its survival is in doubt after
jon sopel, bbc news, washington. tim: you are watching "bbc world news america." in other stories, united airlines has apologized for the horrific removal of a passenger from a flight on sunday. says he was disturbed by the incident, an online video showing the asian man being dragged off the airplane, screaming. explosion nearan the football club, injuring one of the players. the bus was on its way to the champion league match with monaco. the game has been postponed for 24 hours....
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john sudworth, bbc news, pyongyang. the country with most to fear from the rising tensions is of course south korea. our correspondent, stephen evans, is in the capital seoul. have a look around. it is a completely normal city and doesn't feel like a city that fears war. food markets everywhere, people going about their business. that's because for pretty well 60 years now they've lived with threats from the north. bloodcurdling threats and they never come to out and out war. that's how it feels now. the american vice president has been here and has used all of those words, "shoulder to shoulder", "alliance", "100% support", but what he hasn't made clear is how he is going to persuade orforce kimjong—un to dismiss his nuclear path. he says if north korea attacks this place, only 50 miles from north korea, there would be an overwhelming response. but they've always assumed that here, but it would have been what president obama had done. that central question of how you make kim jong—un change his policy remains unans
john sudworth, bbc news, pyongyang. the country with most to fear from the rising tensions is of course south korea. our correspondent, stephen evans, is in the capital seoul. have a look around. it is a completely normal city and doesn't feel like a city that fears war. food markets everywhere, people going about their business. that's because for pretty well 60 years now they've lived with threats from the north. bloodcurdling threats and they never come to out and out war. that's how it...
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majorly of the publishers and some of those who are major critics of the bbc. once 0fcom come—down in some of those judgments on the side of the bbc, which they will, i suspect we will see more criticism of 0fcom the me have so far. thank you both. last week saw a novel approach to impartiality taken by david dimbleby in a pollution or trail he published for bbc question time on facebook live. he demonstrated his alleged skill in the art of rap. we have triggered
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this is bbc news. the headlines: mps vote overwhelmingly in favour of a snap general election, to be held onjune 8th. campaigning has already begun, with both major party leaders visiting key constituencies. it's about providing the strong and stable leadership this country needs to take britain through brexit and beyond. it's about strengthening our hand in the negotiations that lie ahead. the labour council in croydon is building council housing. i want a labour government that builds council housing the former chancellor george osborne is among those mps, not seeing not seeing re—election. he says he wants to concentrate on his newjob, as a newspaper editor. also in the next hour, prince william has been speaking out about his mother's death. he says the shock of losing her, is still with him 20 years on. and on newsnight, we talk to nick clegg and ruth davidson here in the studio and ask whether party loyalty still exists for voters in a post brexit age? good evening and welcome to bbc news. mps
this is bbc news. the headlines: mps vote overwhelmingly in favour of a snap general election, to be held onjune 8th. campaigning has already begun, with both major party leaders visiting key constituencies. it's about providing the strong and stable leadership this country needs to take britain through brexit and beyond. it's about strengthening our hand in the negotiations that lie ahead. the labour council in croydon is building council housing. i want a labour government that builds council...
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june kelly, bbc news. theresa may has refused to be drawn tonight on whether britain could offer military support to the united states in the event of further american air strikes against president assad's regime, describing the suggestion as hypothetical. it comes after the foreign secretary borisjohnson said it would be hard for britain to turn down a request to support president trump. and he suggested military action could be taken without the consent of mps. our political editor laura kuenssberg reports. anybody got a cup of coffee? coffee fuels campaigns. so do big personalities, and they do start early. borisjohnson burst out this morning. it seems incredible when you have a threat... with both barrels, claiming jeremy corbyn is weak on defence and cannot be trusted. good morning, john. and suggesting the uk could join in, if america again bombed syria. if they come to us and ask for our support, whether it is with submarine—based missiles in the med, or whatever it happens to be, as was the case
june kelly, bbc news. theresa may has refused to be drawn tonight on whether britain could offer military support to the united states in the event of further american air strikes against president assad's regime, describing the suggestion as hypothetical. it comes after the foreign secretary borisjohnson said it would be hard for britain to turn down a request to support president trump. and he suggested military action could be taken without the consent of mps. our political editor laura...
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this is bbc news. the headlines: foreign ministers from the g7 countries, have rejected britain's countries have rejected britain's call for new sanctions on syria and russia. but borisjohnson insists they do agree that last week's suspected chemical weapons attack means moscow must end its support for president assad. they have a choice now, because he's been exposed of gas and chemical weapons. they have a choice of sticking with him like glue, or work with us for a new political solution. the parents of charles gard — a desperately ill eight—month old baby — say they may appeal a decision by the high court, to allow doctors to withdraw life—support from their son, against their wishes. 0h, oh, my god, look at what you did to him! oh, my god, look at what you did to him! united airlines has begun an inquiry, after this footage emerged of a passenger being forcibly removed from a flight. the airline says he was "disru ptive and belligerent". the social care system is close to collapse, accordi
this is bbc news. the headlines: foreign ministers from the g7 countries, have rejected britain's countries have rejected britain's call for new sanctions on syria and russia. but borisjohnson insists they do agree that last week's suspected chemical weapons attack means moscow must end its support for president assad. they have a choice now, because he's been exposed of gas and chemical weapons. they have a choice of sticking with him like glue, or work with us for a new political solution....
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marc ashdown, bbc news. now, you can keep your fancy sports cars, just look at this for a show—stopping mode of transport. a british inventor has built an iron man—style suit and taken it for a spin to the delight of crowds at a design convention in vancouver. richard browning said he's had a huge amount of interest since posting a video of its maiden flight. but he insists the project in just a bit of fun and is unlikely to become a mainstream method of transportation. it looks like he's got cans on his wrist. is it blowing him? you need to talk about that with a bit of science. he's already a few feet off the ground for safety reasons but he says he is capable of flying at 200 mph atan says he is capable of flying at 200 mph at an altitude of 3000 feet. no! no! no way! he needs to do a bit more than three inches off the ground! it still looks fun. he says the project is a bit of fun and unlikely to become a mainstream form of transportation. my worry is without breaking a limb. he's all right at that h
marc ashdown, bbc news. now, you can keep your fancy sports cars, just look at this for a show—stopping mode of transport. a british inventor has built an iron man—style suit and taken it for a spin to the delight of crowds at a design convention in vancouver. richard browning said he's had a huge amount of interest since posting a video of its maiden flight. but he insists the project in just a bit of fun and is unlikely to become a mainstream method of transportation. it looks like he's...
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why is the bbc continuing to show her? mr kingston added... there will be plenty more to say on newswatch about the bbc election coverage over the next few weeks. but, for now, let's leave it with this plea from clare. now that an election has been called, can the bbc provide debate that is wide—ranging and informative? during the last election, and the referendum, the public was not well served by the amount of time spent chasing fashionable hares like the session with the possibility that labour might have a pact with the scottish nationalists. how much wasted time was that? this was a failure of effective debate. bbc, please, raise your gain. adversarial interviews are not a lwa ys gain. adversarial interviews are not always the most enlightening. away from all the political excitement in britain, world news has been dominated by escalating tensions between the united states and north korea. the highly repressive and secretive state was preparing for a fixed nuclear test. on monday it warned of all out war if the united states used milita
why is the bbc continuing to show her? mr kingston added... there will be plenty more to say on newswatch about the bbc election coverage over the next few weeks. but, for now, let's leave it with this plea from clare. now that an election has been called, can the bbc provide debate that is wide—ranging and informative? during the last election, and the referendum, the public was not well served by the amount of time spent chasing fashionable hares like the session with the possibility that...
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this is bbc news. the latest headlines: the united states has warned that it could take further action against syria over its use of chemical weapons, hours after firing missiles at an airbase. let's stay with that story. vikram singh was a senior adviser to the state department and the pentagon during the obama administration. he's now vice president for national security at the centre for american progress. he joins us via webcam from middleburg in virginia. that's near washington dc. thank you very much forjoining us. some have confirmed, as we have said, or have condemned the strike as reckless and unconstitutional, while others they this is a much needed strong message to the shahzad. what needed strong message to the sha hzad. what is needed strong message to the shahzad. what is your take on it all? -- bashar al-assad. thank you for having me. we need to separate theissue for having me. we need to separate the issue of the civil war and the military utility of the strike. will protect civilians,
this is bbc news. the latest headlines: the united states has warned that it could take further action against syria over its use of chemical weapons, hours after firing missiles at an airbase. let's stay with that story. vikram singh was a senior adviser to the state department and the pentagon during the obama administration. he's now vice president for national security at the centre for american progress. he joins us via webcam from middleburg in virginia. that's near washington dc. thank...
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you are watching bbc world news. i am hello. you are watching bbc world news. lam ben hello. you are watching bbc world news. i am ben bland. hello. you are watching bbc world news. lam ben bland. al top hello. you are watching bbc world news. i am ben bland. al top stories this hour: british mps will vote later today on whether to allow the government to call a surprise general election in six weeks. prime minister theresa may says the vote will give their backing she needs for brexit negotiations with the eu. good to have you with us. welcome to the programme. our other main stories: by american and higher american says donald trump —— "buy american and hire american" says donald trump as he signs as he signs a new order restricting work visas for foreigners. and another record for ronaldo, with 100 goals in the champions league as real madrid reached the semifinals again. i'm sally bundock. in business the boss of the uk's biggest business lobby group — the cbi — gives us her reaction to the snap election called by the british prime minister. and we talk to faceboo
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greg dawson, bbc news. stay with us on bbc world news, still to come: what does a critically endangered rhino do when it needs a mate? well, it goes to an online dating site of course. nothing, it seems, was too big to withstand the force of the tornado. the extent of the devastation will lead to renewed calls for government to build better government housing. internationally, there have already been protests. sweden says it received no warning of the accident. indeed, the russians at first denied anything had gone wrong. only when radioactivity levels began to increase outside russia were they forced to admit the accident. for the mujahideen, the mood here is of great celebration. this is the end of a 12—year war for them. they've taken the capital, which they've been fighting for for so long. it was 7:00am in the morning, the day when power began to pass from the minority to the majority, when africa, after 300 years, reclaimed its last white colony. this is bbc world news. the latest headlines: preside
greg dawson, bbc news. stay with us on bbc world news, still to come: what does a critically endangered rhino do when it needs a mate? well, it goes to an online dating site of course. nothing, it seems, was too big to withstand the force of the tornado. the extent of the devastation will lead to renewed calls for government to build better government housing. internationally, there have already been protests. sweden says it received no warning of the accident. indeed, the russians at first...
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jill mcgivering, bbc news. a little earlier we were joined by our security correspondent frank gardner. he said the bombing was intended as a warning to the enemies of the united states. this was a very deep system of tunnels and caves were so—called islamic state were improvising devices, booby—traps, ammunition and fighters, and it would have cost a lot of people's likes to go in and destroyed that on the ground, so in that sense they can justify it. but there is a certain amount of substance which will be controversial. general hr mcmaster, the national security adviser to the trump administration said sometimes military action is not aboutjust suppressing the enemy, it is about communicating with them. and what they are doing in syria, north korea and afghanistan is sending a message that trump means business. whether you can follow that is debatable because in these three problem areas that president obama chose to deal with incrementally and with the minimum amount of force you could get away with, pr
jill mcgivering, bbc news. a little earlier we were joined by our security correspondent frank gardner. he said the bombing was intended as a warning to the enemies of the united states. this was a very deep system of tunnels and caves were so—called islamic state were improvising devices, booby—traps, ammunition and fighters, and it would have cost a lot of people's likes to go in and destroyed that on the ground, so in that sense they can justify it. but there is a certain amount of...
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greg dawson, bbc news. police in guinea have raided two illegal zoos to arrest alleged wildlife traffickers. it's part of an investigation targeting influential and powerful people in the west african state — including a high ranking member of the army who'd planned to sell the animals in an increasingly lucrative international market. russell trott reports. locked up, lonely and unloved, one of dozens of endangered animals kept illegally in zoos in the west african state of guinea. the 33 animals rescued included chimpanzees, a baboon and ostriches from mali, as well as several turtles, crocodiles and even parrots. most are endangered and protected. some were discovered in small, cramped, rusty cages, left to fend for themselves, with very little food. translation: we will have to work on healing him, giving him good things to eat. he was all alone here, and the chimpanzees don't live alone, they live in big families, a bit like us. they were freed after raids were carried out in two zoos belonging to a
greg dawson, bbc news. police in guinea have raided two illegal zoos to arrest alleged wildlife traffickers. it's part of an investigation targeting influential and powerful people in the west african state — including a high ranking member of the army who'd planned to sell the animals in an increasingly lucrative international market. russell trott reports. locked up, lonely and unloved, one of dozens of endangered animals kept illegally in zoos in the west african state of guinea. the 33...
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this is bbc news. the headlines at 12:00: swedish police are questioning a man they believe is the driver of a lorry which killed four people when it was driven at pedestrians in stockholm. the united states warns syria that further military action can't be ruled out over its use of chemical weapons. more disruption for passengers as rail workers across england stage another strike. there's a warning of travel delays expected around the grand national. asa as a passenger would you want to pay even more on your ticket price for less safety solely to benefit the profits of the private train operators? we believe is a trade union that is unacceptable and passengers deserve a safe railway. also in the next hour, honouring seven young people who've made extraordinary contributions to their communities. we'll speak to sisters sophia and amber cowburn who founded the mental health charity the invictus trust in 2011, after their brother ben took his own life. place your bets — a0 years after red rum complete
this is bbc news. the headlines at 12:00: swedish police are questioning a man they believe is the driver of a lorry which killed four people when it was driven at pedestrians in stockholm. the united states warns syria that further military action can't be ruled out over its use of chemical weapons. more disruption for passengers as rail workers across england stage another strike. there's a warning of travel delays expected around the grand national. asa as a passenger would you want to pay...
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bbc news, pyongyang. with me now is ramon pacheco pardo who is senior lecturer at king's college london and co—director of the london asia pacific centre for social science. how close are we to a conflict of a type that we have never seen before with north korea ? type that we have never seen before with north korea? i do not think we are with north korea? i do not think we a re close with north korea? i do not think we are close to a full—blown conflict, but provocations from north korea will probably continue. there have been skirmishes, there have been south korean vessels being sung, shelling of south korean islands. i would not be surprised if something like this happens over the next few weeks and months. what sort of position is china in at the moment, given that everyone relies on china to be the conduit for contact with pyongyang? china does not have as much influence as we think it does. north korea wanted to be independent from china and japan throughout its history. it does not want to be
bbc news, pyongyang. with me now is ramon pacheco pardo who is senior lecturer at king's college london and co—director of the london asia pacific centre for social science. how close are we to a conflict of a type that we have never seen before with north korea ? type that we have never seen before with north korea? i do not think we are with north korea? i do not think we a re close with north korea? i do not think we are close to a full—blown conflict, but provocations from north korea...
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this is bbc news. the headlines: with tensions high in the korean peninsula, the north has apparently tried and failed to launch a test missile, a day after it paraded its newest military hardware. a suicide bomber target a convoy of buses carrying syrian evacuees. more than 100 people are feared dead. tens of thousands of people across the united states have marched in more than 100 cities to demand that president trump releases his tax returns, something he has refused to do. some protesters carried huge inflatable chickens, suggesting the president was scared to release the data. president trump's predcessors over the last a0 years have all released their tax returns. fanfare. with little chance of the president himself discussing his taxes... 0k, stop. fanfare abruptly ends. protesters in the nation's capital opted for the next next thing. this was a situation where imitation was not meant to flatter. what is the big deal with my taxes? release the taxes! piles of shredded mock tax returns were thr
this is bbc news. the headlines: with tensions high in the korean peninsula, the north has apparently tried and failed to launch a test missile, a day after it paraded its newest military hardware. a suicide bomber target a convoy of buses carrying syrian evacuees. more than 100 people are feared dead. tens of thousands of people across the united states have marched in more than 100 cities to demand that president trump releases his tax returns, something he has refused to do. some protesters...
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this is bbc news. the headlines at midday: jeremy corbyn refuses to confirm that labour would renew britain's trident nuclear deterrent, if it wins next month's general election. voting is underway in the first round of the french presidential election — candidates emmanuel macron and marine le pen have cast their votes. greater manchester police are appealing for witnesses after a man was killed by thieves who stole his car in chorlton. the boyfriend of reality tv star ferne mccann is arrested in connection with an alleged acid attack in a london nightclub. also in the next hour — kenya's mary keitany runs the second fastest women's marathon of all time in london. records broken in the women's race. the male athletes should cross this line ina the male athletes should cross this line in a couple of minutes. tens of thousands of other runners so as course gci’oss thousands of other runners so as course across london. and the click team visit paris as france goes to the polls — that's at 12:30pm
this is bbc news. the headlines at midday: jeremy corbyn refuses to confirm that labour would renew britain's trident nuclear deterrent, if it wins next month's general election. voting is underway in the first round of the french presidential election — candidates emmanuel macron and marine le pen have cast their votes. greater manchester police are appealing for witnesses after a man was killed by thieves who stole his car in chorlton. the boyfriend of reality tv star ferne mccann is...